Rubbish still being dumped at charity bins

ACT Chief Minister Katy Gallagher says there is still too much rubbish being dumped at charity bins across Canberra.

The number of charity bins was reduced last year as part of a six-month trial to help combat illegal dumping.

The trial involved relocating bins from suburban shopping centres in Weston Creek to a central location at Cooleman Court.

About a third of goods left at Canberra charity bins are unusable and have to be disposed of, often at the a cost to charities.

The trial ends today and Ms Gallagher says the Government must now consider whether charity bins should remain.

"I was around Canberra during Christmas-New Year which is when we see the largest amount of dumping going on. I'd be prepared to say it was slightly better but it was still a lot of illegal dumping," she said.

"So what we'll do is have a look at this trial, but it's going to come down to whether charity bins actually continue to serve a purpose."